Viminacium Sestertius - Traianus Decius, 250 – 251
PMS COL VIM AN XII; Viminacium
Information
Country
Viminacium
Viminacium
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Sestertius
Year
250 – 251
Ruler
Decius (Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius)
(249–251)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
15
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Sestertius from Viminacium. Issued from 250 to 251. Struck in Bronze. Measures 27 mm and weighs 15 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Trajan Decius right, laureate, cuirassed. (Imperator Caius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius Augustus: "Emperor Caius Messius Quintus Trajan Decius August".)
- Reverse
- Moesia standing left, between bull at left turned right and a lion at right turned left. (Provinciae Moesiae Superioris Colonia Viminacium: "Province of Superoir Moesia, Colony of Viminacium".Anno Duodecimum: "Year 12".)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (250-251) AN XII | — | Year=12; Viminacium |
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